Colette McKendrick is a singer/songwriter from Glasgow who began her quest to be a successful musician at the age of eight, when she began learning to play the piano. Much of her work is still piano-based, although she often writes for guitar, and recently, for orchestra.

For those unfamiliar with Colette's music, begin with Philip Glass or Michael Nyman, throw in some Kate Bush or Tori Amos, add the theatrics of The Cure or Cyndi Lauper and imagine it all played with a rock-inspired edge. Her powerful voice has broken a few microphones, as has Laura Healy's, who has been performing backing vocals with Colette since they met in the school playground at the age of four.

Colette's band consists of well known, extremely talented and loyal musicians, whose input adds sparkle to each performance. At each gig Colette seems to attract a diverse audience, from a young indie crowd to more mature music lovers; all of whom enjoy the music for what it is and relate to the lyrics in their own way. Having suffered a painful bereavement a few years ago, Colette's songs take the listener on a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences.

With a range of styles from rock, to pop, to near classical, her debut CD 'Etheria' released on 12th May 2006 has already become a favourite on XFM Scotland, and has had received outstanding reviews.